CAMP PERRY, OHIO — March 2026 — The Granbury High School Marine Corps JROTC Rifle Team earned a 2nd Place National Finish at the 2026 JROTC All-Service National Championships, competing against top programs from across all military service branches.
Competing at the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center, Granbury posted a team score of 4695-292, finishing just behind Floyd Central High School (IN) in one of the most competitive national fields in recent years.
Senior cadet Viola Allen led the way, capturing the Individual National Championship and setting a new MCJROTC National Finals record with a score of 469.0 during the finals. The record surpasses the previous mark held by Granbury alum Kennedy Wells, continuing the program’s tradition of national-level performance.
Granbury placed two shooters in the Top 8 National Finals, with Mataya Turner advancing alongside Allen to compete for the national title.
Individual Qualification Scores:
- Viola Allen — 1184-82 (3rd overall)
- Mataya Turner — 1182-85 (5th overall)
- Renee Sermarini — 1166-62
- Noah Dueck — 1164-69
- Ainsley Milligan — 1163-63
The national runner-up finish caps a highly successful season for the Granbury MCJROTC Rifle Team, reflecting consistent excellence from postal competition through Service Championships and culminating at the national level. The team’s performance reinforces Granbury’s standing as one of the premier MCJROTC marksmanship programs in the nation.
About Granbury MCJROTC Rifle Program
The Granbury High School MCJROTC Rifle Team has a long-standing tradition of excellence in competitive marksmanship, producing national champions, record holders, and student-athletes who continue to compete at the collegiate level.